GOC | Scrum Master

About WPP Media

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of theGlobal Operations Centre (GOC) you will work closely with teams across the United States Europe and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative multicultural are seeking an experienced and passionateScrum Masterto guide and coach our development teams within Data & Technology Solutions. You will be a champion of Agile values and principles fostering a culture of continuous improvement transparency and self-organization. Your role will be critical in enabling our teams to deliver high-quality data products and AI platforms efficiently and effectively contributing directly to WPPs innovation in the AdTech space.

You are:

• Aleaderwho empowers teams removing impediments and fostering an environment of collaboration and psychological safety.
• Anexpert facilitator skilled at guiding teams through Agile ceremonies and discussions to achieve clear outcomes.
• A strong communicator and coach adept at nurturing Agile mindsets and practices across individuals and the organization.
• Proactive and adaptable able to anticipate challenges resolve conflicts and guide teams through change.
• Passionate about continuous improvement always seeking ways to optimize team performance and delivery predictability.

What you will do:

Facilitate Agile Processes and Ceremonies

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (e.g. Daily Scrum Sprint Planning Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective) ensuring they are productive engaging and aligned with Agile principles.
• Help the Product Owner manage the product backlog ensuring stories are well-defined estimated and prioritized.
• Support the team in self-organizing and cross-functional collaboration helping them to achieve sprint goals and ultimately product vision.
• Ensure transparent communication of team progress impediments and metrics to all relevant stakeholders.

Coach and Develop Agile Teams

• Coach the development team on Scrum principles Agile values and engineering best practices to maximize productivity and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to the Product Owner in understanding and implementing Agile practices particularly regarding backlog management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Foster a culture of open communication inspect-and-adapt and continuous learning within the team.
• Help resolve team conflicts and build a strong sense of team ownership and accountability.

Remove Impediments and Protect the Team

• Identify track and actively work to remove impediments that hinder the teams progress and productivity.
• Shield the team from external distractions and interferences allowing them to focus on sprint commitments.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and management to identify and address organizational impediments to Agile adoption.
• Promote effective decision-making processes within the team encouraging autonomy while ensuring alignment with broader goals.

Drive Continuous Improvement and Metrics

• Guide the team in using metrics (e.g. velocity burn-down/up charts) to understand and improve their performance and predictability.
• Lead retrospective meetings facilitating discussions around what went well what could be improved and action items for the next sprint.
• Champion Agile adoption and maturity across the organization sharing best practices and insights with other teams and leadership.
• Help the team establish and refine their definition of Done to ensure consistent quality and delivery.

Skills and Experience

If this opportunity looks right for you we are looking for candidates who have:

• 3 years of experienceas a dedicated Scrum Master for multiple software development teams preferably in a data-intensive or technical product environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Scrum framework Agile principles and various Agile methodologies (Kanban Lean).
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings effectively manage conflict and drive consensus.
• English fluency C1/C2
• Excellent communication coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Experience with Agile project management tools(e.g. Jira Azure DevOps Asana).
• Understanding of the software development lifecycleand common engineering practices (e.g. CI/CD TDD).
• Ability to understand complex technical issuesat a high level and articulate them to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solverwith a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II) or other equivalent Agile certifications are highly desirable.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access tointernal learning platforms certifications and training sessionslife insurance medical care & sports card in Medicover funding for English language learning employee mental health awareness day and more.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all employees which is why we only establish collaborations based onemployment contracts.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teamsin the office two days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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